6th August 2011
Inaugural Kongor School Support Group Meeting
People at the meeting wept as Aluel stood up and thanked the audience from the heart. She said; “My English is not very good but I thank you for helping us to build a school, in our country, because the old one was destroyed by bombs we had to run to save our lives …Australia saved us”.
Then, nine year old Aguer stood in front of the audience in his black suit and white shirt to thank them for coming to help build a school for the 1612 girls and boys who are at present studying under trees with few resources.
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| From left Deng, Aluel with Acon, Jacob, George Hendry, Christine Bell |
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| From left: Aguer, Aluel holding Acon In front: Acuol and Deng |
“Their work will get wet when it rains and it is very windy”, Aguer said,” they really need a school to learn in, like we have here in Australia.” Aguer and his six year old brother, Deng, are students in North Wonthaggi Primary School. Aguer’s teacher was there with his family to watch and no doubt be proud of him.
Aluel , a great cook, had, prepared a feast of delicious South Sudanese food for all of us. We all ate too much while talking and listening to South Sudanese music. Despite a few tears, the meeting was a joyous occasion.
We have plans for ongoing fundraising activities. If you have time to help, or to donate quality, portable goods for sale, or goods for prizes in raffles, you are welcome to email Felicia on: sgrar07@gmail.com to register your interest and help us build a school for the children of Kongor.
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| Aguer behind, Deng and Acuol in front |
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| People at the meeting listening as Jacob shows DVDs of life in Kongor |
